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HB 3839

Relating to sex offender information.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by April Dobson and 2 co-sponsors

Requires IDOT to install Level II EV chargers at all interstate rest stops, funded by a new EV Charging Station Fund and a raised EV registration surcharge from $100 to $150.

In committee upon adjournment.
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Bill Summary · HB 3839

Summary — HB 3839 (Rep. Barbara Hernandez)

Relating to sex offender information. [Note: bill title in the header appears inconsistent with the text; the substance of the introduced bill concerns electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.]

Main purpose

Require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure at highway rest stops on interstate routes, create a dedicated fund to support those stations, and increase the annual electric vehicle registration surcharge to help pay for the program.

Key provisions

  • Charging infrastructure at rest stops (20 ILCS 2705/2705‑618, new)

    • IDOT must install Level II EV charging stations at every rest stop along each interstate highway in Illinois.
    • IDOT must adopt implementing rules, including a limit of 2 consecutive hours of charging per person, verifiable by driver’s license or other state‑issued ID.
    • Subject to approval by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, IDOT may install direct current (DC) fast‑charging stations (fast chargers) at each interstate rest stop.
    • IDOT may charge a user fee for charging. Any such fee may not exceed the amount necessary to offset State costs for constructing and maintaining the charging infrastructure and procuring electricity. IDOT may adopt rules to implement fee provisions.

  • EV Charging Station Fund (30 ILCS 105/5.1030 and 6z‑144, new)

    • Creates the EV Charging Station Fund as a special fund in the State treasury.
    • Money in the Fund is to be used by IDOT for expenses directly related to installation, maintenance, electricity procurement, and other costs associated with EV charging stations at highway rest stops.

  • Change to electric vehicle registration surcharge (625 ILCS 5/3‑805)

    • Increases the additional annual registration fee/surcharge assessed on qualifying electric vehicles from $100 to $150.
    • Allocation: $1 continues to be deposited to the Secretary of State Special Services Fund; $50 of the additional fee is to be deposited into the new EV Charging Station Fund; the remainder is deposited into the Road Fund.

Who is affected

  • Motorists: EV owners statewide will pay an increased annual surcharge ($150 vs. current $100). EV drivers using interstate rest stops will have access to Level II chargers and potentially DC fast chargers.
  • State government: IDOT will have new responsibilities to install and operate charging infrastructure and adopt implementing rules. The Secretary of State will continue existing fee collection responsibilities with a revised allocation.
  • Budget/finance: The new EV Charging Station Fund collects revenues (including $50 of the increased surcharge) and will fund charging‑station costs; user fees charged at chargers are limited to recovering State expenses.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • The bill authorizes fees at chargers only to the extent needed to offset State costs (construction, maintenance, electricity).
  • The EV Charging Station Fund is a special fund — appropriations will be required for spending.
  • DC fast‑charger deployment is conditioned on approval by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation (potentially reflecting federal program or permitting constraints).
  • Procedural status (as of document):
    • Introduced Feb 18, 2025 (filed Feb 7 by Rep. Barbara Hernandez).
    • Public hearing held Apr 7, 2025.
    • Assigned to several committees (Judiciary; Appropriations‑Public Safety & Infrastructure; Rules; Delivery of Government Efficiency).
    • Read first time Mar 26, 2025; listed “in committee upon adjournment” June 28, 2025.
  • Related bill: HB 404 (companion).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Improves interstate charging coverage, potentially reducing range anxiety and supporting EV travel across Illinois.
  • Upfront construction and ongoing maintenance/electricity costs are borne initially by the State, partially offset by the higher EV surcharge and by user fees limited to recovery of costs.
  • Local impacts vary by rest stop location (rural vs. urban); implementation timing depends on rulemaking, funding availability, and any required federal approvals for fast chargers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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